Post #234234 by caerthe on Sat, May 27, 2006 2:56 AM

On 2006-05-27 00:16, KuKuAhu wrote:
Oh, I have certainly read those posts, and I'd like to think I know who is carrying the torch among them.

What I take issue with (if you care to know the truth) is a Johnny Come Lately asking established caretakers of the flame what they have "done for the cause". This is not a promotional issue, and the question itself bears extreme scrutiny. This is not a cause at all. It merely is what it is. No one here needs to justify their contribution to anyone, and certainly not to a recent convert.

No personal offense intended, but really...

We have been here for a long time. Where were you?

Ahu

No one should be above question. Regardless of when and where they joined the ranks....or how many posts they have on this list. I say ranks because you imply there is some form seniority. I have no issue with anyone keeping the flame alive and so when I inquire as to how they do so or how they shine that light to those in the darkness, you essentially declare the subject as taboo and lob in a few polite insults to boot? For someone who claims to be taking an "accept tiki for what it is" stand you seem to have some rather rigid concepts of what it is and what it isn't. And who should be allowed to play.

Funny, I didn't see a "For Existing Members Only" warning on the front cover of The Book of Tiki.

Maybe I am in the wrong and I just haven't read the Tiki Enthusiast Guidebook or some similar text as to how "Jonny Come Lately's" are supposed to act. Figured I was an adult, speaking with other adults. In any case, please enlighten me as to where I can find such an enlightening tome and I'll make sure to order a copy.

I warn you that if Tiki is to continue, then new faces and new attitudes will always be needed. If you attempt to stem that influx of new energy, then all your contributions will be for naught, as what you love will surely die.

Remember that old saying "If love something, set it free....."